Land Rover teases Discovery Vision concept ahead of New York debut
Land Rover has confirmed it will debut a new SUV concept at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Known as the Discovery Vision Concept, Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern says the new SUV...
View ArticleGM might get ‘park it’ orders until recalled cars are fixed
General Motors will have to tell owners of 2.59 million recalled small cars to “park it” if customers suing the automaker convince a judge faulty ignition switches linked to 13 deaths make them too...
View ArticlePetersen vault a time capsule of famous classic cars
“So, where exactly did Elvis shoot this thing?” “Right here.” AJ Gordon, digital content manager for the Petersen Automotive museum points to the interior of a custard-yellow 1971 DeTomaso Pantera....
View ArticleClearing up common misconceptions about diesel trucks
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about diesels. Like rotary engines, diesel engines have unique requirements for operation and maintenance. To clear up many common questions and...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 to star in upcoming Jurrasic Park movie
A lot can go wrong when you’re dealing with an influx of scientifically reanimated dinosaurs. That’s why Mercedes-Benz will be lending a helping hand in the upcoming Jurassic Park movie. The fourth...
View ArticleLexus NX crossover to debut at Beijing Motor Show
Lexus has confirmed it will debut its all-new NX compact crossover at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. Based on the teaser released today, the NX is nearly identical to the LF-NX concept. Lexus has...
View ArticleWeekly Roundup: New reviews and most popular stories
Most popular stories: 5. Petersen vault is a time capsule of famous classic cars Deep beneath the streets of L.A., a world-class collection of famous cars awaits visitors to the secretive Petersen...
View ArticleMcLaren discontinues 12C, offers existing owners upgrades to 650S specs
McLaren says it will be pulling the plug on the 12C in an effort to focus on production of the recently revealed 650S Coupe and Spider. According to a report out of Carscoops, McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt...
View ArticleWeekend road trips are all about the fun
There are plenty of reasons for a road trip. Vacation. Romance. Escape. Passion to see what’s out there. Growing up, the beat for my father’s plate glass and storefront contracting business took in New...
View ArticleSUVs the new head of the family
The importance of SUVs to automotive manufacturers can’t be overstated. These vehicles have replaced the family station wagon, and largely the minivan, as the preferred — and cooler — method of...
View ArticleLiving life in the really fast lane
The winning lottery ticket. Getting mentioned in great-uncle Cash McMoneybag’s last will and testament. Hard work and determination. Robbing a bank. Really, any of these methods are appropriate for...
View ArticleFive snazzy dream machines to check out
The Vancouver International Auto Show, with row upon row of colourful dream machines, is always a feast for the eyes. But for most in attendance, it is the sports and performance models which will...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2015 Cadillac Escalade
Bluffton, S.C. — Call it a hedonistic reward for loyalty. The market for full-sized, body-on-frame, gas-sucking sport-utility vehicles should have been mortally wounded by the twin blows of rising...
View ArticleSpecial edition FJ Cruiser right at home in B.C.
One in every six Toyota FJ Cruisers sold in Canada is sold in British Columbia. That’s a pretty impressive figure. With an avid off-road community, whether in the Lower Mainland or elsewhere in B.C.,...
View ArticleTake a stroll down Hagerty Alley
The Vancouver International Auto Show has something for everyone, both the latest models available and some automotive history in Hagerty Classic Alley. Perhaps this year, which is the year of the...
View ArticleAudi fulfilling a need for speed
The strident ring cuts through the music coming from the Bang & Olufsen 15-speaker sound system, loud and clear. My palms are sweating as if I’ve been caught doing something wrong. I let the phone...
View ArticleThink hybrids and electrics aren’t fun? Check these out
Hybrid and electric vehicles work best in a dense urban environment, and with Vancouver traffic perpetually near the top of the list for worst congestion in North America, they certainly work here....
View ArticleScrapping your clunker can help save the planet
We all remember our first car. For many, it’s a life event. It’s that time we drove off, two hands tightly clutching the steering wheel, with a new sense of freedom and possibility. Oh, the places we...
View ArticleGood things in small packages
At this year’s show, you don’t have to be big to capture the attention of the masses. That’s exactly what the compact cars are doing. With their big personalities, cool styling and generous features,...
View ArticleFamily sedans are far from boring
Pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers have grown in popularity over the years, but it’s the venerable sedan that remains the backbone of the automotive industry and family transportation. Whether eking...
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